@2024 Afarand., IRAN
ISSN: 2383-2150 Journal of Education and Community Health 2014;1(3):47-53
ISSN: 2383-2150 Journal of Education and Community Health 2014;1(3):47-53
Cognitive Predictors of Cousin Marriage Among Couples Visiting Counseling Centers in Kohgiluyeh-Boyer Ahmad Province
ARTICLE INFO
Article Type
Original ResearchAuthors
Ataee M. (1)Karimzadeh-Shirazi K. (2)
Ahmadi-Jouybari T. (1)
KaramiMatin B. (3)
Aghaei A. (4)
Zinat-Motlagh F. (2*)
(1) Clinical Research Development Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
(2) Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran
(3) Department of Public Health, Department of Public Health, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
(4) Department of Epidemiology, School of Health, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Correspondence
Article History
Received: November 4, 2014Accepted: March 11, 2015
ePublished: March 19, 2015
ABSTRACT
Aims
Giving birth to a child with disabilities is two-three times more likely in consanguineous marriages. Due to the various negative consequences of such marriages, this study aimed to determine the cognitive predictors of consanguineous marriages.
Materials & Methods In this cross-sectional study, convenience sampling was applied to select 516 people who visited four different marriage counseling centers in Kohgiluyeh-Boyer Ahmad Province. A self-report questionnaire was administered to collect data. Bivariate correlations and logistic regression analysis were performed to analyze the data in SPSS-20.
Findings The mean age of the respondents was 23.43 ± 3.96 years (range: 15-30 years). About 43.4% of the participants had married a relative. Regression analysis suggested subjective norms (OR = 1.304) and cultural factors (OR = 1.244) as the best predictors of cousin marriage
Conclusion Considering the high rate of cousin marriage in the studied population, it is pre-marriage genetic counseling seems essential. Designing educational interventions on subjective norms and cultural factors related to cousin marriage may also be useful in reducing the rates of cousin marriages.
Materials & Methods In this cross-sectional study, convenience sampling was applied to select 516 people who visited four different marriage counseling centers in Kohgiluyeh-Boyer Ahmad Province. A self-report questionnaire was administered to collect data. Bivariate correlations and logistic regression analysis were performed to analyze the data in SPSS-20.
Findings The mean age of the respondents was 23.43 ± 3.96 years (range: 15-30 years). About 43.4% of the participants had married a relative. Regression analysis suggested subjective norms (OR = 1.304) and cultural factors (OR = 1.244) as the best predictors of cousin marriage
Conclusion Considering the high rate of cousin marriage in the studied population, it is pre-marriage genetic counseling seems essential. Designing educational interventions on subjective norms and cultural factors related to cousin marriage may also be useful in reducing the rates of cousin marriages.
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[18]Jalilian F, Karami-Matin B, Mirzaei-Alavijeh M, Ataee M, Mahboubi M, Motlagh F, et al. Prevalence and factor related to Ritalin abuse among Iranian medical college student: an application of theory of planned behavior. Terapevticheskii Arkhiv.2013; 85(4s):22-6.
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